Write the formula of the conjugate base for acid HClO2 .

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How does HClO2 dissociate?
HClO2 ==> H^+ + ClO2^-
The acid is the one with more H.
The conjugate base is the one with fewer H.
HClO2 (aq) + H2O (l) <-- H30+ (aq) + ClO2- (aq)
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